From Beam:
The Design Lovers Guide to Williamsburg, Brooklyn
From Beam:
Introducing Entler Made: Decorative Lighting by Jonathan Entler
A lifelong ceramicist with a penchant for elegant, trippy shapes, Jonathan Entler's line of decorative lighting is an exercise in organic modernism. Each piece in his collection is hand made in his studio in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. We talked to Jonathan about how he got into ceramics and what’s next on his agenda.
Press: Racked /
Racked: This Brooklyn Shop Wants Your Home to Be as Fun as Your Closet
“Back in 2013, when Brooklyn's home décor landscape was (as it is now) strewn with Edison bulbs and earnest, harvested-wood side tables, the quickest way to stand out was by...
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BEAM Named to Racked NY's List of Best Home and Furniture Stores in NYC!
"In addition to offering quirky home goods like screen printed pillows and practical furniture like shelving units, the expertise of BEAM staffers is also up for grabs, whether you're looking to...
Press: A Nous Paris /
BEAM Featured in A Nous Paris Magazine's Guide to Distinctive NY Shopping
“This Williamsburg store probably has the best view of Manhattan. Opened in late 2013 by Ali Arain, Beam brings a ton of accessories and items for the home in a cheerful and colorful spirit.”—A Nous Paris
Press: Racked /
BEAM Named Essential Home and Furniture Stores to Shop Online!
"Brooklyn-based design shop BEAM wants your home to be as fun as your closet. Here, you'll find cheeky kitchenware alongside luxe lamps and cocktail shakers, with an emphasis on color and all-around fun."—Racked
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Racked: Where to Buy Affordable Art for Your Unaffordable Apartment
Beam's buyers favor $20 slap-in-the-face motivational posters (sample slogan: "Constantly fucking challenge yourself."), framed parakeet wings ($420), and laser-cut wood prints ($195). The Williamsburg shop is also home to an...
Press: Urban Space /
Urban Space: Meet the Makers
“We describe our style as a little bit mid-century, a little bit rock-and-roll; a southern California meets Brooklyn mashup; equal parts left brain and right brain; and a mix of...
Press: Gothamist /
Gothamist (November 30, 2014)
“Brooklyn-based Beam has become a local retail darling with its artful approach to curating home goods and accessories. The store focuses on indie designers, up-and-coming brands and cult-favorite labels for...
Press: GFDA /
GFDA: A Fucking Well-Designed Life
“If we could stay awake 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and do what we do, there still wouldn’t be enough time. There’s just always something new and...
Press: Awards /
Racked Awards 2014: Beam Is the Best Part of Williamsburg's Home Goods Boom
“The owners toe the line between fanciful and functional, stocking the shelves with desk organizers shaped like ships, fluorescent Lucite lamps, and trompe l'oeil slipcovers (in case you want to cover...
Press: Design Sponge /
Design*Sponge: 10-Second Shop Tour
“What do you get when a corporate lawyer and an interior designer decide to open a shop together? If you’re referring to Beam, the recently-opened Williamsburg design store owned by Ali Arain...
Press: Drive the District /
Drive the District: Creativity Runs Wild In Brooklyn at BEAM—Williamsburg's trendiest new shop
“It’s hard not to be creative in Brooklyn, and in Williamsburg, creativity runs wild. BEAM, a small corner retail shop that sells home goods and accessories is competing with many...
Press: Fashion & Style /
New York Times: Shopping for Housewares in Brooklyn (Fashion & Style Section)
“At the other end of the spectrum is Beam, part of the Shops at 240 Kent mini-mall, which embodies design in a post-Adler world, keeping elements of his fanciful approach...
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Racked NY: This is Cool—Cover Your Chair With Another Nicer Chair at Beam
“Luckily, Williamsburg home goods store Beam has stepped in with a collection of troupe l’oeil slipcovers that are well-designed enough to snap up even if you haven’t spilled red wine on three out of four kitchen seat cushions.“ Read...
Press: Made Man /
Made Man: Shop Here Now - BEAM BK
“Co-founded last year by a lawyer and interior designer, BEAM is a design company for anyone looking to decorate with a sense of humor. Their shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, carries...
Press: Racked /
Racked NY: BEAM Named to the Home Goods 38 - "38 of the New York City's Best Home Goods and Furniture Stores"
BEAM was named to Racked's annual list of the best home stores in NYC. “In addition to offering quirky home goods like screen printed pillows and practical furniture like shelving...
Press: Bedford + Bowery /
Bedford + Bowery: This New Shop Will Give Your Apartment That California Meets Brooklyn Vibe
“Sure, your jeans are vintage, your shirt is locally made with a custom print, but what is your living room wearing?” Read the full article here.